Office for Victims of Crime

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is a part of the Office of Justice Programs, within the U.S. Department of Justice.

Office for Victims of Crime
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Bureau/Office overview
Formed1988 (1988)
JurisdictionFederal government of the United States
Headquarters810 7th Street NW
Washington, D.C., United States
Bureau/Office executive
  • Katherine Darke Schmitt, Acting Director
Parent departmentOffice of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
Websiteovc.ojp.gov

The OVC's mission is to provide aid and promote justice for crime victims.

The office was created in 1988 in an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984.

OVC sponsors the annual Crime Victims' Rights Week that promotes victims' rights and services.

Jessica E. Hart was appointed to the role of Director by President Donald Trump and sworn in on March 31, 2020.[1] She left office on January 20, 2021. The Office is currently led by Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt.[2]

References
  1. "Jessica E. Hart". Office of Justice Programs. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  2. "OVC Acting Director". Office for Victims of Crime. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
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